The worst culprits use alternative ways to scam players, from rigged games to unfair bonus conditions. The following are the most common criteria that get an online casino blacklisted.
Unfair And Rigged Games
Rigged Games baffle us when online casinos find it necessary to cheat for more money. That’s entirely unacceptable, and there is no room for online casinos like that within the industry. The house has the winning edge, and the casino will win in the long run. That’s something most gamblers are aware of, and that in itself isn’t problematic. However, you have the right to know what kind of an edge to expect when playing a particular slot or a game, and the information they provide must be valid and accurate.
Misleading Bonuses & Promotions
A prevalent method for these unreliable casino sites to obtain your information is falsely advertising promotions. That manifests in many different forms. For example, you could have an online site that promises an advertisement and doesn’t deliver on it at all. You may find a casino that doesn’t correctly outline how to earn a particular bonus, leaving you stuck holding the bag. You may even see an online site that pays out a promotion, but not as much as was initially promised. If a casino falsely advertises its promos, it will get onto our blacklisted online casino list.
Inaccurate RTPs
Many shady casinos are dishonest about the RTP (Return to Player) payout percentages. They will advertise a specific number, while the actual return will be significantly lower. Such things can sometimes take a while to catch up with, but discovering these practices is the reason for immediate inclusion in the blacklist.
Using Pirated Games
Some online casinos present games that look and feel like popular games from well-known providers but are pirated versions of these games. That’s another shady practice that’s not just ripping off the providers by not paying them the fees; however, it puts players at risk. In addition, such games usually have significantly lower RTP and are riddled with strange bugs.
Working With Blacklisted Providers
Just like online casinos, there are game developers that have gained notoriety for shady practices. Therefore, we blacklist casinos cooperating with such companies and feature their titles as a big red flag.
Security and Reliability
Online gambling is a business whereby casinos ask you to trust them with money and sensitive information. Such things are precious and not something to give out and into the wrong hands. Reputable licensing bodies usually license quality online casinos. For example, the UK Gambling Commission and the respected Malta Gaming Authority often have their platforms independently reviewed by third-party auditors.
No License or False License Information
Casinos that don’t have a license or provide false information go straight on the list. So naturally, you can’t expect anything good from such operators, and you should avoid them.
Ineffective Security Standards
Protecting your money and private information should be a top priority. Unfortunately, those operators that take these things lightly and don’t provide good enough security measures, such as high-level encryption protocols, are frequently blacklisted.
Selling Players’ Information
Some online casinos have a history of misusing player information and email addresses then selling them to online marketing companies. Because of this, the player’s inbox gets stuffed with emails and unwanted offers. If we discover an online casino is selling its players’ information to third parties or, even worse, just giving it away, then they’re instantly blacklisted. While that doesn’t affect the safety of your money or your experience while gambling online, it is unprofessional and shows signs of a lack of care for their clients. If such blacklisted online casinos are willing to sell or give away your private information without batting an eye, what else would they do for a profit?
Deposits and Withdrawals
Moving funds is one of the most crucial pieces of the casino puzzle. Reputable casinos understand that and do their utmost to keep the players content. But, on the other hand, many sites on the blacklist fail in one of the following departments. Firstly, high and hidden fees on your deposits and withdrawals are never fun, and there are sometimes legitimate reasons for reasonable charges.
Shady casinos charge excessive fees or fees without letting you know about them and only trying to explain after the fact if asked about it. As most players know, inexplicable withdrawal delays are acceptable for withdrawals and standard procedures for verifying identity. Unfortunately, many of the blacklisted casinos employ questionable practices, coming up with excuses for why they cannot process your withdrawal immediately, all in the hope of players losing their patience and giving up on their winnings.
Does Not Accept Standard Payment Options
Casinos that offer unknown and questionable money transfer service providers are best left alone. There’s usually a reason why they do not accept the standard methods accepted by all legitimate casinos. It’s not that they are trying to be different.
Customer Support
The customer support agents are your first point of contact if you have any questions about the casino or are experiencing some issues. Quality online casinos understand that perfectly and make it a point to have superior support at hand. You can tell much about a casino operator from its approach to player support.
Unresponsive Support Team
Some blacklisted casinos have found themselves in this category because their support teams are tough to reach. When putting money on the line, you’d expect timely responses from the company that you are entrusting with your money. So failing to address players’ requests promptly is a pretty big red flag.
Disinterested or Unknowledgeable Agents
A timely response is excellent; however, that’s valuable if support agents are interested in or capable of helping you. Unfortunately, many blacklisted casinos outsource support, leaving that in the hands of others who don’t know about the casino site and are usually not very motivated to help you.
Unclear or Unfair Terms and Conditions
The terms and conditions are essentially a binding contract between the casino and the player. They dictate what you can and cannot do while on the site. Breaking the casino terms and conditions can be a sufficient reason to confiscate your winnings and close your account. That can sometimes happen with the best casinos. However, the difference between good and shady operators is that they often find it challenging to write their terms and conditions to understand and follow. Casinos that engage in such practices are quickly blacklisted.
